Wall mounted elevating mechanism

Abstract

A wall mounted elevating mechanism that includes a frame and a sliding member arranged therein. The elevating mechanism also includes a support arm extending from the sliding member with a table secured to the support arm. A lifting mechanism is arranged between the frame and the sliding member. A switch is electronically connected to the lifting mechanism.

Description

[0001]This application claims the Benefit of Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 652,120 filed Feb. 11, 2005BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention generally relates to a wall mounted elevating mechanism and more particularly relates to a wall mounted elevating mechanism for use in an adjustable working area having autopsy / necropsy sinks and grossing work stations.[0003]Autopsy tables, grossing tables, necropsy tables and trimming tables are all well known in the art. These tables are designed to accommodate a body or other part of a body while a post mortem examination is carried out or pathology is conducted on an organ or other body part. Many of these autopsy tables in the prior art were made of simple ceramic slabs with no exhaust systems. Recently these prior art autopsy tables have been made of a stainless steel having a discontinuous or perforated surface. These tables may have ventilation systems to reduce the odor associated with chemicals and natural fluids and co...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]Still another object of the present invention is to provide an autopsy sink or grossing work station that is capable of being lowered and raised within a predetermined range by a single user.

[0012]Another object of the present invention is to provide a wall mounted autopsy table that is capable of reducing stress on the user during the performance of an autopsy, and increasing the productivity of the users.

[0014]According to the present invention, the foregoing and other objects and advantages are obtained by a novel design for a wall mounted elevating mechanism for use with an autopsy table and the like. The wall mounted elevated mechanism for use with an autopsy table includes a generally rectangular or square shaped frame. A sliding member is arranged within the frame and is capable of movement with respect to the frame over a predetermined length. A beam is arranged between a first and second sliding member and provides support to the sliding members along with a lifting surface for a lifting device. A support arm extends from near one end of the sliding member and will provide a surface for which an autopsy table or grossing work station is secured. The autopsy table will include a horizontal work surface along with a vertical back wall. The autopsy table will have a switch located on it to control a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism will lower or raise the autopsy table within a predetermined range of heights. The autopsy table will be capable of vertical movement with respect to the floor of the lab, hospital or other room used for the autopsy. The wall mounted autopsy table may be mounted to the surface of a wall in the lab or room or the frame will be recessed within the wall a predetermined distance equal to the thickness of the wall. Thus, if the wall mounted elevating mechanism is recessed within the wall all moving parts will be located within the thickness of the wall of the room in which the autopsy is to be performed. This will increase economical use of the room and reduce the space needed for performing the autopsy and mounting the autopsy equipment.

Problems solved by technology

One problem associated with prior art autopsy, necropsy, or grossing tables is that they are fixed at a single height and are not adjustable to provide an ergonomically friendly use for people of various heights.

Another problem with prior art autopsy tables is that many of them are not wall mounted and require increased space for use in a room and require a stronger base to support the autopsy table during the autopsy procedure.

These autopsy tables are not capable of being adjusted to users of different heights and statures, thus creating ergonomic issues for those having to perform autopsies in uncomfortable and sometimes painful positions because of the height of the autopsy table.

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